There are two special kiddos within the Drysdale family, a heart angel and a heart warrior, that drive our passion for raising awareness and funds to support other families with children with congenital heart defects. 

Jack Anthony Drysdale

At his 20 week ultrasound, Jack was diagnosed with a heart defect called Double Outlet Right Ventricle Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. His tiny, broken heart fought as hard as it could, just long enough for his mom Amanda and dad Cody to meet him, hold him, and love him fiercely for a few precious hours, which was not nearly long enough. Although he lived for only a few short hours, the impact he made on the lives of our family was tremendous.

Ryann Renee Drysdale

At her 9 mo routine well-baby check up on September 26, 2016, Ryann's pediatrician ordered an EKG as her heart rate was so fast that he couldn't even count it. Shortly after, Ryann was ambulanced to St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester where she was diagnosed with sustained ventricular tachycardia (v-tach or VT), a heart rhythm disorder. A healthy heart normally beats about 60 to 100 times a minute when at rest. At times, Ryann's heart rate was over 200 bpm. An echocardiogram showed that Ryann's arrhythmia had led to acute systolic heart failure. After 12 long days in the pediatric ICU, comprising of various procedures, complications, and medications, Ryann's cardiologists finally found a combination of drugs that brought down Ryann's heart rate to a safer, sustainable level. Ryann's heart failure continued to improve as her arrhythmia was managed by medication. After 2 years of taking antiarrhythmics, Ryann became medication free in October 2018 and has been doing great. We are so thankful that Ryann's health has improved, and we continue to fundraise and support other kiddos and their families who may not be so lucky and still have long roads ahead of them.

This family event will feature a 5K fun run, 1.5 mile Awareness Walk, Kids Fun Run and numerous kids activities. For more information or to register click the register button below.

Lasting Imprint is a non-profit corporation established by individuals committed to fighting congenital heart defects (CHD). Our inspiration comes from the big hearts of the children and adults that have fought and continue to fight CHD every day. Their hearts have touched ours and it is our hope that you join us in our efforts to leave a lasting imprint on the CHD community.